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The Art Theft by Jay Doherty

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73%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, grinding
93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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The Art Theft by Jay Doherty is a single player action game. It was developed by Google and was released on December 3, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Art Theft by Jay Doherty is an interactive VR narrative that injects 3D drawings created by the user into the unfolding narrative of a reimagined "Mad Libs" experience. Go down a rabbit hole with Butch the Bear, Wesley the Wolf, and Mr. Maple the Goat, who make you feel like you're on a classic heist.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
story9 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions

  • Engaging narrative with unexpected twists that keeps players invested in the story.
  • Creative integration of player-generated art into the storyline, enhancing the immersive experience.
  • Well-crafted visuals and voice acting contribute to a unique and entertaining VR experience.
  • The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
  • Lacks meaningful gameplay mechanics and interactivity, leading some to question its classification as a game.
  • Limited time for drawing tasks can be frustrating, hindering the creative process.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is praised for its unique integration of user-created art into a VR storybook format, providing an interactive and engaging experience. While the narrative is described as short and occasionally slow, it features an interesting twist and is enhanced by effective narration. Overall, players appreciate the creative concept and the fun of seeing their own drawings incorporated into the unfolding tale.

    • “It combines the VR experience and simple storytelling in a very unique way.”
    • “Very nice piece of story with a twist!”
    • “The story is painted in Tilt Brush with a narrator and voice actor fleshing out each scene.”
    • “However, the story itself felt slow/dragged and could have used more animation or something to provide that extra storytelling/narrative experience.”
    • “A story told via a VR storybook format that requires your artistic (or lack of) talents.”
    • “Obviously, that leaves a lot up to the imagination on what may come up with the story.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful interaction and structured gameplay loops, rendering it more akin to an art exhibition than a traditional game experience. Overall, players find it devoid of engaging mechanics or objectives.

    • “There are no gameplay loops in this rejected art school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are highly praised for their impressive artwork created by the in-game artists, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players find enjoyment in the contrast between the professional artwork and their own less skilled creations, adding a fun element to the gameplay.

    • “The in-game artists did a wonderful job with all the artwork in-game.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a funny and engaging quick story that adds to the overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and wit woven into the narrative.

    • “The game is filled with funny and interesting quick stories that keep you entertained.”
    • “I love the humor in this game; it always catches me off guard and makes me laugh.”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations make every moment enjoyable.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
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The Art Theft by Jay Doherty is a action game.

The Art Theft by Jay Doherty is available on PC and Windows.

The Art Theft by Jay Doherty was released on December 3, 2018.

The Art Theft by Jay Doherty was developed by Google.

The Art Theft by Jay Doherty has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Art Theft by Jay Doherty is a single player game.

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